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Ease of Referral

Our streamlined referral process eliminates delays in the collaboration of care. Refer through our HIPAA-compliant online form, send us a fax (866-694-7878) or call 866-694-4848 to refer a patient 24 hours a day.

Individualized care

Be assured your patient gets the utmost quality of care when receiving our services. At Caris, we understand no patient or family is the same. We create care plans based on the individualized needs of the patient and family members. Caris modifies care plans if changes occur.

Immediate response time

When you refer to Caris, we act with a sense of urgency to begin services. We strive to admit patients on the day of referral.

Collaboration

Our caregiver team is an extension of your team. Caris keeps our referral sources updated and informed about care to ensure the best service for the patient and family.

Caris ranks above nation

According to quality measures by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Hospice Compare, Caris ranks above the national average in providing high-quality hospice care. The scores compare approximately 4,000 Medicare-certified hospice providers on their performance using specific quality measures. The scores by Hospice Compare assist hospice patients and their families in making informed decisions about end-of-life care.

Caris ranks above nation

According to quality measures by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Hospice Compare, Caris ranks above the national average in providing high-quality hospice care. The scores compare approximately 4,000 Medicare-certified hospice providers on their performance using specific quality measures. The scores by Hospice Compare assist hospice patients and their families in making informed decisions about end-of-life care.

How we compare:

Hospice Compare Quality Measures

Caris Healthcare

National Average

Patients or caregivers who were asked about treatment preferences, such as hospitalization and resuscitation at the beginning of hospice care

99.5%

98.4%

Patients or caregivers who were asked about their beliefs and values at the beginning of hospice care

99.4%

93.9%

Patients who were checked for pain at the beginning of hospice care

100%

94.2%

Patients who got a timely and thorough pain assessment when pain was identified as a problem

93.9%

78.7%

Patients who were checked for shortness of breath at the beginning of hospice care

Three most important things

Upon admission, we ask every patient: “What are the three most important things we need to know about you to provide excellent care?”

These answers shape how the caregiver team provides care to enhance the patient’s quality of life. Whether a patient prefers a certain snack or wants to be called by a childhood nickname, our team witnesses how these small gestures leave memorable impressions on our patients and families.

Three most important things

Upon admission, we ask every patient: “What are the three most important things we need to know about you to provide excellent care?”

These answers shape how the caregiver team provides care to enhance the patient’s quality of life. Whether a patient prefers a certain snack or wants to be called by a childhood nickname, our team witnesses how these small gestures leave memorable impressions on our patients and families.